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daving around

"Daving around" refers to the act of aimlessly wandering around the office, engaging in casual conversations, and generally socializing with coworkers without a specific work-related purpose. It's the art of taking breaks and fostering a friendly atmosphere, often leading to unexpected connections and workplace camaraderie.
"Instead of sitting at his desk all day, Mark spends most of his time 'daving around.' He's the office's go-to guy for water cooler conversations!"
daving around by dugiwarc October 13, 2023
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The act of micro-managing. Breathing over someone's back. To ridicule and degrade to the point of exhaustion. Cracking the whip. Micromanagement. Arises from concern for details, incompetence or insecurity. Regardless of the motivation the effect can create resentment and damage trust. Severe forms of micromanagement usually completely eliminate trust Getting Daved can provoke anti-social behavior. He is usually irritated when a subordinate makes decisions without consulting them, even if the decisions are totally within the subordinate's level of authority.
Stop daving me! I'm already doing it! Don't treat me like a three year old.
Daving by Henry Mayo January 7, 2008
The art of giving a random opinion about something you have no idea expecting to be successful, but you never are.
You are "daving" if you say: The currency exchange for CHF must be 3 euros
Daving by AGlezG August 25, 2015
Saving an Item in Mario Kart 64, only to use it at a key location or time in a race
Quit daving that banana peal, you've been holding it the entire lap!
Daving by Rob's House May 19, 2007
The combined act of raging and enjoying the music at a dave matthews band concert. Also can occur outside of a concert.
Engaging in a dmb power hour can be considered daving.
Daving by Fishingwithdynamite1 February 24, 2009

daveking 

A person of high authority who is so good at what they do, but gives you a limited amount of freedom. In the end all you can do is applaud and accept your fair and unfortunate circumstances.
I was going to live right next to JP and we were going to party like its 1999. But I signed up late so daveking came along and placed me in the lame dorm. Why does daveking have to be so good at his job?!
daveking by dahhh10 December 7, 2010